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Canberra swim project aims to see all migrants safe in water

From the tragic death of a friend comes a project that would see every person coming to make a home in Australia know how to be safe in and around water – Canberra’s own Refugee and Migrant Swimming Project.

Canberra mum wins Good Sports award for Water Wombats

Water Wombats is helping Canberra’s children with additional needs, anxiety, and those who just need a helping hand, to be safe around water.

Best summer swimming spots in Canberra

Love a classic pool day, or prefer a natural swimming hole? Look no further - we've compiled a list of Canberra's best summer swimming spots!

5 best camping spots in and around Canberra

Here's our list of the best camping spots in and around Canberra that are both hidden gems and classic local spots you'll love to check out this summer.

Make your swimming pool safe this summer

Home swimming pools are where most small children drown in the ACT. Make sure your pool is safe this summer.

Local septuagenarian swims 70 laps to support homeless women

Local woman Di Deane, 71, wants to do what she can to help Canberra women experiencing homelessness, so she’s swimming 70 lengths of NextGen’s pool this weekend.

Canberra’s best swim schools

Here is a list of Canberra's best swim schools. Click if you're looking for swimming lessons from trusted professionals in Canberra.

Emma McKeon sets Commonwealth Games medal record

Australian swimmer Emma McKeon is now the most successful athlete ever at the Commonwealth Games, with a record 19 medals.

Kyle Chalmers’ silent signal after 100m freestyle gold

Kyle Chalmers used the lane rope as a bridge over troubled water and issued the silence signal.

Aussie Emma McKeon on cusp of golden Games record

Australia's swim ace Emma McKeon is on the cusp of becoming the most successful athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Aussies dominate day one in the pool at Commonwealth Games

Australian swimmers have grabbed five of the seven gold medals on offer in a dominant opening night in the pool at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Cate Campbell’s pain at swim transgender rule

Australian swim great Cate Campbell says her support for restricting transgender swimmers may anger an already marginalised community.

Wintersun Festival to heat up Merimbula this long weekend

Adventurers are being invited for a long weekend of hikes, swims, and good times at the Wintersun festival in Merimbula this Queen’s Birthday long weekend, 10-13 June. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in...

Unfounded story lines take toll, swim star Kyle Chalmers says

Swimmer Kyle Chalmers cites the toll from "made up story lines" for missing the announcement of Australia's swim team on Sunday night.

Ariarne Titmus breaks 400m freestyle world record

Ariarne Titmus has broken the women's 400 metres freestyle world record at the Australian championships.

Shayna Jack, Cody Simpson win Aussie swim team spot

Shayna Jack, after serving a two-year doping ban, has secured selection on the Australian swim team for this year's world titles and Commonwealth Games.

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